On 26 Apr., Peter B wrote:
> Gary Curtis wrote:
> 
> >The blocks are laid down as a parquet, end down, so the top view is a 3.5x2
> >inch matrix of wood. The depth is also 2". There is no need for sleepers
> >
> Gary,
> The power station I worked in for 30 yrs had similar "parquetry" areas  
> in front of the
> machine shop lathes, milling machines, drill presses etc. It was well 

I remember my dad describing a similar floor in the shop area of a
hydroelectric plant at which he worked, except (IIRC) 4x4 pieces
were used.  After the wood was placed, the floor was coated with
polyurethane, I imagine for resistance to moisture, oil, etc.

Norm
    - in Fort Collins, Colorado

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